St John's Primary School

At St. John's Primary School, we pride ourselves on creating a warm and welcoming environment that fosters a sense of community and belonging among our students, teachers, parents, and support staff. Our school is situated in the heart of County Tyrone, and we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning experience for all our students.

Our Mission Statement

Our mission is to create a happy, calm, and caring environment where every child is encouraged to reach their true potential and experience success in their learning and development. We achieve this by instilling a sense of self-respect, self-esteem, and confidence in our students, and by promoting a love of learning and a desire for achievement.

Core Values

At St. John's P.S., our core values underpin all aspects of our school life. These values are:

• Love of Learning: We believe that a love of learning is essential for our students' future success.
• Respect for each other: We promote a culture of respect and inclusivity among our students, teachers, and staff.
• Achievement: We strive to provide our students with challenging and engaging lessons that help them reach their full potential.
• Enjoyment: We believe that learning should be enjoyable and fun, and we strive to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Creativity: We encourage our students to think creatively and express themselves in their own unique way.
• Catholic Ethos: We are committed to upholding the Catholic ethos of our school, and we believe that this ethos is essential for our students' moral and religious development.

Our Aims

As a school, we aim to provide an excellent education that prepares our students for their future lives. Our aims are:

• To promote a safe, inclusive, happy, and engaging learning environment that is conducive to all learning styles.
• To foster caring attitudes that promote independence, self-respect, self-esteem, self-discipline, confidence, courtesy, good manners, and respect for everyone.
• To provide high standards of pastoral care and child protection in every aspect of school life.
• To develop enquiring minds that can question and make informed decisions.
• To foster a desire to learn and achieve success.
• To provide our students with the essential life skills they need to become contributing members of society.
• To work in partnership with our parents, the parish, and the local community.
• To develop an understanding of the world we live in, of the interdependence of people, and respect for other religious beliefs.
• To encourage the Catholic ethos of our school so that the moral and religious development of each child is fully realised.
• To provide equality of opportunity for all stakeholders to participate in discussions and decision-making in school life.

Our Services

At St. John's Primary School, we offer a range of services to support the educational and personal development of our students. These services include:

• Online Learning: We provide online learning resources and tools to support our students' learning and development.
• School Council: We have a school council that gives our students a voice and allows them to participate in decision-making processes.
• Eco Schools: We are committed to sustaining and improving our environment, and we participate in eco-friendly initiatives and activities.
• Positive Behaviour Policy: We have a positive behaviour policy that promotes a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Shrek Anti-Bullying Policy: We are committed to preventing bullying in our school and promoting a culture of kindness and respect.

Our Community

At St. John's Primary School, we believe that our community is at the heart of our school. We strive to create a sense of belonging among our students, teachers, parents, and support staff, and we promote a culture of inclusivity and respect. We believe that our community is essential for our students' learning and personal development, and we work hard to foster a positive and supportive environment.